My 1996 Jaguar/Daimler Double Six (X305) needs new hydraulic engine mounts (MMD7500AA) especially on the right side. I have learned that they are very expensive (6-700 Euro) if you can get hold of any at all!?!? I'm wondering if anyone has successfully tried to adapt an engine mount from an X308 or maybe something completely different so that it can be used on a V!"!?!? If anyone has a good idea I'd love to hear about it. . Thanks in advance!

 

Hi. This thread was quite recent and went into some detail on this topic. Would be well worth reading through. Hope that helps.

 

I think you mean this thread, Scott:

Motor Mounts?

So far the evidence shows that there are two types of original motor mounts: the older hydraulic ones, which can be bought for large amounts of money, say $1000 USD. And the updated non-hydraulic mounts, which are as rare as... non-existent. Otherwise an ambitious person might be able to fabricate some with polyurethane. Results unknown. It would be best to leave the old ones alone if possible, as they might split and crumble if removed.

 

Out of polyurethane, these would transmit a very large amount of noise and vibration directly into major structure of the car. These were hydraulic filled to dampen and cut down the noise.
You have a very good idea in that it might be a good idea for x305 owners to approach SNG Barratt about a group buy or customer funded special project to find/develop replacements for these. Since all of us are going to need at least a pair at some point in time.

 

Oh yes I agree, polyurethane would be a bad idea. I should know. A local Jag shop (BA) stuck a poly bushing in my transmission mount to support it better. It caused a huge noise in the cabin. They returned the car to me claiming it wasn't their problem and it must have been like that before. Yea right.

 

On another Forum within the Jaguar Forums, I ask about reputable Independent Jaguar repair specialists. I must assume “BA” is your acronym for British Automotive Repair- https://britishautoaz.com/ ? Which also should stand for Bad Attitude. At first thought one could feel like playing a character from a George RR Martin novel and introducing them to your sword named “The Litigator”. But once done finding cooperative repair afterwards would be dealing with the dead. It is far better to spread the word and let other potential victims know that they are far less than reputable. And the BBB is a toothless dog. Finding a source willing to develop a workable alternative or pushing for a champion to reproduce the Jaguar evolution product would be far better. So Fire and Rubber, instead of Fire and Blood.
Is SNG Barratt the ones to approach about this? If producing a reproduction, who or where can we obtain the specs or a sample part for getting momentum on this? Part numbers are the best start.

 

If a group buy where to get going I would like to have a few mounts in my inventory. I would be interested in say 4 sets, what I don't use I should be able to sell at a premium.

 

I've posted several threads about all the different mistakes British Auto made with my car during one visit. Including the transmission mount. I counted TEN mistakes. They simply botched everything they touched. At the time apparently they were employing minimally qualified techs and I suspect the owner did not know of half the shenanigans that were going on. And he was not particularly knowledgeable about the X305.

At any rate, they sent me home with my "fixed" Jaguar, claiming it needed new motor mounts.

So if you need a shop you could try Sports & Collector Car in Tempe http://www.sccarcenter.com/ or Dave's Import Service in central Phoenix Daves Import Service. I haven't been to them but saw here that they were good. Your experience may vary.